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AD54 TOJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,891 mi
Last recorded119,891 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,891 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 119,887 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,160 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Small split in nearside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,103 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,715 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades deteriorating

slight damage to near side front inner wheel rim

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,672 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD54 TOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 TOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 TOJ registered?

AD54 TOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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